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The Law and Policy Minor prepares students for a range of careers in law oriented fields. The minor is excellent preparation for law school, and the course selection provides you with some of the skills and knowledge recommended by the American Bar Association for law school preparation. If you\u2019re not interested in law school, the minor will also prepare you for many other careers in which an understanding of law, regulation, and public policy are crucial. Careers in public policy and administration, local, state, and federal government, or in the private sector in consulting firms that focus on public problems, environmental affairs and regulation, or human resources, are some of the possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This interdisciplinary minor draws on the study of law and legal institutions to prepare students to make an impact in society. Students will learn to analyze law and public policy from the perspective of different disciplines including political science, business and economics, sociology, philosophy, and psychology. The Law and Policy Minor is recommended for students who are interested in law school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minor is fulfilled with 24 credits as outlined below. Visit UW-Stevens Point course catalog<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships in law-related fields are also possible and strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Courses, 9-10 credits: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

POLI 212 – Law and Legal Systems Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take 3 credits from:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • POLI 330 – Constitutional Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • POLI 335 – Law and Society Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Take 3-4 credits from:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • ECON 110 – Principles of Macroeconomics Credits:<\/strong> 3 **<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • POLI 301 – Methods of Policy Analysis Credits:<\/strong> 3 **<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • PSYC 300 – Statistics for Psychologists Credits:<\/strong> 4 **<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • SOC 351 – Social Statistics Credits:<\/strong> 4 **<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Elective Courses, 15 credits

      Choose 9 credits from the following:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • POLI 320 – Legislative Process Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 330 – Constitutional Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 331 – Constitutional Law: Special Topics Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 335 – Law and Society Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 338 – Environmental Law and Regulation Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 385 – International Organizations and Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 388 – International Law and Human Rights Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • POLI 450 – Law, Policy, and Regulation Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Choose 6 credits from the following: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • BUS 340 – Business Law and Ethics Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • BUS 341 – Advanced Business Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • BUS 342 – International Business Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ECON 317 – Economic Analysis of the Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • PHIL 315 – Philosophy of Law Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • PHIL 336 – Social and Political Philosophy Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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